Producer (Talk Your Own) at BBC Media Action Nigeria

The BBC Media Action is the charitable arm of the World Service established by the BBC. The BBC Media Action Nigeria tackles poverty, human rights and health issues through creative use of the media

The BBC Media Action is seeking to recruit experienced individuals to fill the below position in Abuja.

Job Title: Producer (Talk Your Own)

Job Duties
The position are Abuja based but may involve traveling to the focal states in Nigeria. The contract duration is expected to be one year with a start date of January 2013 and a probation period of 3 months

• Talk Your Own is a new weekly magazine programme produced by Sec Media Action. Each programme Will cover governance issues ins exciting and contemporary style with the voices of those directly involved in national governance events, to provide listeners with a concise round-up of all the main governance Issues and to provide a forum for listeners to hold those responsible to account.
• The Producer Will join the team working on Talk Your Own magazine programme. They will work alongside other teams across genres including. Magazine, Debate and Drama. The emphasis of the job is very much on storytelling and creativity as well as on craft and production skills.
• Carry out extensive research, gathering ideas for programme items, finding appropriate contributors along with new and archive material.
• Take part in creative development sessions - coming up with original ideas and building on existing ideas.
• Develop skills in content production across all platforms (radio, online,social media) and brief presenters anti contributors.
• Operate technical equipment intended for self-operation - ( audio recording equipment, online editing etc).
• Develop an understanding of audiences, and how different programmes respond to different audience needs.
• Ensure that all programme material is completed, ready for transmission or distribution, in accordance with the agreed schedule.
• Prepare Production reports;

Requirements

• Ability to create original ideas arid tell compelling stories and analyse information and find the engaging stories.
• A resilient, flexible arid adaptable approach in the face of rapidly changing circumstances and shifts and ability to work well with colleagues and a diverse range of contacts.
• Demonstrate creativity with programme formats. And strong interest in working across a number of different media platforms (radio, online,TV)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.

Remuneration
N224,000.00 (per month) but does not include moving or relocation allowance to duty station.

Application Closing Date
6th December, 2012

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should please send in their application with an introduction letter stating capability for the job, a detailed curriculum vitae (word document please) with names and addresses of three professional referees (including their  telephone, fax and email addresses) to: hrnigeria@bbcmediaaction.org . Stating clearly the position applied for on the application letter

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.